A post written on Change.org said: "Roy Larner charged at the terrorists on London Bridge in order to try and stop them and help others escape, he ended up getting himself stabbed multiple times showing great courage and preparing he's (sic) body for the ultimate self sacrifice to help others, he should be acknowledged and rewarded for he's (sic) actions!"

As of late Monday morning, the petition had 1,225 supporters. The goal is 1,500.

A friend of Larner's made a pitch for financial support on the crowdfunding page, JustGiving. The original goal of £500, or nearly $650, was exceeded within hours. The effort has raised more than £6,237, or more than $8,000, so far.

Simon Willoughby shared the fundraiser on Facebook on Sunday and wrote: "This man's name is Roy Larner a friend of mine for for the past 20 odd years!

"Yesterday when the terrorist attacked he went an stuck it to them and save a persons life, but in doing so got stabbed five times in the head, neck, back, front and cut all his fingers and at present is in intensive care! Legend

"Please share this as much as possible as this is what we should be reading about not them ... delusional fanatics!!"